Hotels in Kaikoura, New Zealand

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Kaikoura, New Zealand
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Gain useful insights and advice for booking the perfect stay in Kaikoura. Price data is based on averages over the past 12 months and was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Cheapest month:June
Most expensive month:May
Average price in Kaikoura:$151/night
Cheapest price found:$31/night
Cheapest day:Saturday
Most expensive day:Friday
$31 - $272
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.
$119 - $294
Average price per night / 3-star hotel. Prices are not fixed and may vary with time.

Top-rated Kaikoura hotels

Browse through properties in Kaikoura that have received the highest ratings from guests. There are currently 210 properties in Kaikoura and data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Some of the best Kaikoura hotel options as decided by our users. Narrow down your search by reading user reviews, hotel descriptions, and amenities.
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18 Churchill Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand
1.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$140
Avg. per night
266 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
1.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$184
Avg. per night
160 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$111
Avg. per night

Cheapest hotels in Kaikoura, New Zealand

Discover affordable stays in Kaikoura that provide a quality experience without breaking the bank. Hotels in Kaikoura can be found for as low as $111 per night. There is currently one property in Kaikoura that can be booked for this price. Kaikoura Motor Inn is one of the hotels that can be booked for the lowest price in Kaikoura. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024
For those on a budget, these are the cheapest hotels available in Kaikoura for the selected dates. If you have flexibility with arrival and departure, use the search form to compare prices for other dates.
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205 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
4.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$111
Avg. per night
222 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
0.8 km from city centre
Parking
$120
Avg. per night
154 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
3.5 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
Airport shuttle
$138
Avg. per night
92-94 The Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
0.9 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$173
Avg. per night
115 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
3.1 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$180
Avg. per night
146 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
0.7 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$183
Avg. per night
183 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
3.8 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$184
Avg. per night

Hotel prices in Kaikoura

Get a sense of the average price and most popular properties to stay in Kaikoura to help you budget for your trip accordingly. Hotels that are booked the most in each class receive the “Most popular” badge. Hotels with the “Best value” badge are the most popular hotels in Kaikoura at attractive prices. Price data was last updated on 29 March 2024.
Prices on hotels (average nightly rate) for the dates selected, broken down by hotel class. For added insight, we've also noted the most popular and best value hotels within each hotel class.
2 stars
2 stars and under
183 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
160 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
266 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
3 stars
3 stars
154 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
222 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
205 Beach Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
4 stars
4 stars +
146 Esplanade, Kaikoura, New Zealand
18 Churchill Street, Kaikoura, New Zealand

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Other accommodations in Kaikoura

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1 Station Road, Kaikoura, New Zealand
12.3 km from city centre
Free Wi-Fi
Parking
$998
Avg. per night
Kaikoura, New Zealand
2.2 km from city centre
Air conditioning
$169
Avg. per night

Where to stay in Kaikoura

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About Kaikoura

The seaside settlement of Kaikoura rests where the Pacific Ocean meets the snow-capped peaks of the Seaward Kaikoura Ranges. It’s one of New Zealand’s best places to encounter whales, catch and eat crayfish and hike coastal trails.

Things to do in Kaikoura

Encounter Kaikoura's most majestic marine life on a whale-watching cruise between November and March. If you’re lucky, you might even glimpse the annual migration. You can also go snorkeling with wild dolphins.

Point Kean Seal Colony is another must-see for wildlife enthusiasts, offering a peninsula boardwalk and viewing platform where you can see the fur seals up close. On your return journey, stop by Kaikoura Seafood BBQ, a long-standing roadside restaurant and top-rated place to sample affordable crayfish and scallops.

One of the best provincial museums in New Zealand, the Kaikoura Museum offers an insightful look into the culture and traditions of the Maori people and Kaikoura’s whaling and farming history. For an outdoor adventure, follow a wilderness trail in the Kaikoura Ranges, such as the Mt Fyffe and Kowhai-Hapuku circuits.

Arrive in time for Kaikoura Seafest, a one-day celebration in early October that blends seafood, wine, beer and music. Costumes are encouraged, so feel free to join in with the local folk by dressing as a penguin, dolphin or whale. After all the festivities, stroll through purple gardens at Lavendyl Lavender Farm.

Getting around Kaikoura

Kaikoura is a scenic 2.5-hour drive north of Christchurch International Airport. Intercity buses arrive from Christchurch, while trains come from Picton in the north. Rental cars and shuttle buses are available for local transport.

Facts about staying in Kaikoura

Find useful tips and insights about staying in Kaikoura to help you make the most of your experience. FAQs were last updated on 29 March 2024.
  • What are the best hotels in Kaikoura?

    One of the most popular hotels in Kaikoura is Kaikoura Motor Inn, which has been reviewed by 247 users and currently has a rating of 8.3/10. Other top-rated locations include Alpine View Motel and The White Morph - Heritage Collection, which have received 8.3/10 and 8.7/10 ratings from our users, respectively.

  • What is a good hotel near Kaikoura Beach?

    Dusky Lodge is a hotel near Kaikoura Beach that is popular with HotelsCombined users, scoring 7.8 across 1,022 reviews.

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